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How far is Duluth, MN, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Duluth (Duluth International Airport) is 1586 miles / 2552 kilometers / 1378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Duluth (DLH) is 1954 miles / 3145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 15 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Duluth International Airport

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1586
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2552
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1378
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Distance from Sacramento to Duluth

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Duluth. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1585.917 miles
  • 2552.285 kilometers
  • 1378.124 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1582.428 miles
  • 2546.670 kilometers
  • 1375.092 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Sacramento to Duluth?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Duluth International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Duluth International Airport (DLH)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Duluth generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Duluth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Duluth International Airport (DLH).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W
Destination Duluth International Airport
City: Duluth, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DLH
ICAO Code: KDLH
Coordinates: 46°50′31″N, 92°11′36″W